# Directly Connecting Using a Monitor

To directly connect to the Edge Intelligence unit using a monitor:

1. To open the I/O cover plate covering the HDMI and USB ports:

   1. Unscrew the screws from the I/O cover plate.

   2. Remove the I/O cover plate, or rotate the I/O cover plate to expose the connectors.

      Note: To avoid losing components, you can rotate the I/O cover plate by 180 degrees. For more information, see Layout.

2. Connect the monitor to the Edge Intelligence unit using an HDMI cable.

3. Connect the peripherals such as a mouse and keyboard to the Edge Intelligence unit using the USB ports.

4. Turn on the Edge Intelligence unit.

5. The Edge Intelligence login page appears.

   You can sign in using your credentials.

   If this is the first time you are logging in, use the default predefined credentials. For more information, see the Logging In section in the Reference Manual of your Edge Intelligence software product.

6. Option: If you plan to remotely access the Edge Intelligence unit, click the information icon on the login page and note down the external IP address of the unit.